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Walthall County

Mississippi · 13,884 residents · 403.928 sq mi
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Walthall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,566. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,884
−8%since 2000
from 15,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+25%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,566
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,092
+68%since 2000
from $12,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(8,208)
Black43.5%(6,593)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(201)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(9,652)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(7,547)
Black41.1%(5,706)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(203)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other0.4%(57)
Diversity Score64.1%(8,903)
Segregation Score9.1%(1,262)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WALTHALL COUNTY VS
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WALTHALL COUNTY VS
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Income$43,531+30%
Home value$100,000+2%
Population11,819−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walthall County, Mississippi?

Walthall County, Mississippi has about 13,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walthall County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Walthall County, Mississippi earns about $33,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walthall County, Mississippi expensive?

In Walthall County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Walthall County, Mississippi?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walthall County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walthall County, Mississippi?

About 19.3% of people in Walthall County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walthall County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Walthall County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 468 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502
1 ZIP code
ZIP 39667
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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